Michael Chammas writes: If Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans returns from injury, the Sea Eagles should win on home soil. They will field their strongest side in months and while the Bulldogs are flying high at the top of the table, it's a tough ask at Brookvale Oval.

Tip: Sea Eagles by 8

AAP writes: Des Hasler returns to Brookvale for the third time since his controversial exit at the end of 2011 and he is yet to oversee a loss as Bulldogs coach at the iconic ground. Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Watmough are vital inclusions for the home side, still minus Glenn Stewart but almost at full strength. Manly played their worst game of the year last week in their 36-10 loss to Brisbane and will be keen to bounce back hard. Dogs halves Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds play their first match since Origin I, after Canterbury had the bye last week. 1 v 3, a potential finals preview.

Key: The halves. The two best combinations in the NRL go head-to-head. The Canterbury duo's confidence will be sky high but DCE and Kieran Foran's intimate knowledge of Brookie could tip the scales Manly's way.